Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church

What Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church does

Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church (MAPC) is a historic Presbyterian congregation founded in 1834 and currently situated at 921 Madison Avenue, on the corner of 73rd Street on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The church operates as a private nonprofit religious organization under the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is governed by its elected Session, with a staff of approximately 45 employees led since May 2023 by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Aaron P. Janklow. Its core activities revolve around weekly Sunday worship services delivered both in person and via YouTube livestream, alongside an extensive portfolio of ministries organized by life stage — children's Sunday School and Kids Club, middle and high school youth ministry, a dedicated 20s + 30s young adult program, pastoral care, and service/outreach initiatives including two overnight shelters, a meal program (Open Table), a clothing closet (Samaritan's Closet), English conversation classes, and senior technology assistance.

The church operates two wholly-owned subsidiary programs: the MAPC Day School (MAPCDS), a preschool founded in 1949 serving approximately 125 children under Director Laura Graham, and the Saint Andrew Music Society, a concert series founded in 1965 now in its 61st season, featuring a 40-voice professional chorale and orchestral performances. Ancillary revenue-generating offerings include facility rentals across six distinct spaces (Sanctuary, Parish Hall, Gymnasium, Fifth Floor, Roof Garden, and Dana Chapel), wedding ceremonies, and memorial services with pastoral counseling. The church also runs a two-year Pastoral Residency Program for seminary graduates and sponsors a Global Ministry Fellowship placing newly ordained Presbyterian ministers in Zambia.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: voluntary tithes and offerings from the congregation (subscription/recurring), Day School tuition fees, facility rental income (Parish Hall, Gymnasium, Sanctuary, etc.), and concert ticket sales ($30 general admission for Saint Andrew Chorale & Orchestra concerts; $25 for Music on Madison chamber concerts). The church maintains a hybrid digital presence via its website, email newsletter (The Weekly), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube livestream archive, supplemented by community-driven in-person fellowship events. Outreach extends through partnerships with organizations including Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter (which MAPC co-established with St. James Episcopal Church), NY Common Pantry, Emmaus, Search and Care, Urban Outreach Center NYC, the New Amsterdam Boys & Girls Choir, Health Advocates for Older People, PSS (Presbyterian Senior Services), and the New York Theological Seminary.

Name

Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church

Legal name

Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church

Website

https://mapc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1834

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian congregation founded in 1834 on Manhattan's Upper East Side, offering Sunday worship services, Christian education across all ages, a preschool day school, a choral concert series, community outreach, and facility rentals to members and the surrounding NYC community.

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian education programs
• Preschool education
• Choral concert series
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from congregation members during worship services
2. Space Rental: Rental of church facilities including Parish Hall, Gymnasium, Fifth Floor, Roof Garden, Sanctuary, and Dana Chapel for events
3. Day School Tuition: Preschool education program operated by the church with tuition fees
4. Concert Admissions: Saint Andrew Music Society concert series with ticket sales for choral and chamber music performances

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian congregation that delivers weekly in-person and online worship services, Christian education for all ages, pastoral care, and community outreach programs. It operates a preschool (MAPC Day School), a long-running concert series (Saint Andrew Music Society), and a two-year Pastoral Residency Program, while also renting its sanctuary, halls, and rooftop facility for weddings, events, and recitals.

Product overview

Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian congregation founded in 1834, located at Madison Avenue and 73rd Street in Manhattan's Upper East Side. The church offers a comprehensive portfolio of ministry programs centered on worship, Christian education, music, community service, and pastoral care. Core offerings include in-person and online worship services, the Saint Andrew Music Society concert series, the MAPC Day School preschool program, a two-year Pastoral Residency Program for seminary graduates, and age-specific ministry programs for children, youth, and young adults. The church also provides facility rental options and life event services (weddings, baptisms, memorial services). The congregation is governed under Reformed Presbyterian theology and operates as an inclusive community welcoming all regardless of background.

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Brands

• MAPCDS (Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School): Early childhood education program established in 1949 for children from the community.
• Saint Andrew Music Society

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship services held at 10:30 AM at 921 Madison Avenue, featuring hymns, scripture readings, sermons, prayers, and celebration of Communion for congregation members and visitors.
• Online Livestream Services Live and archived worship services streamed via YouTube, allowing remote participation in sermons, music, and worship from anywhere in the world.
• Saint Andrew Music Society Concert Series A concert series featuring the 40-voice Saint Andrew Chorale, professional orchestras, and guest musicians performing sacred choral works from September through May, with tickets sold at $25-$30 per event.
• MAPC Day School An early childhood preschool program founded in 1949 as an extension of the church's mission, currently enrolling approximately 125 students under Director Laura Graham.
• Pastoral Residency Program A two-year program for recent seminary graduates to develop ministry skills and grow in pastoral identity, gaining experience in worship, pastoral care, outreach, children's ministry, youth ministry, and other areas.
• Children's Ministry Programs Sunday School for children during the 10:30 AM worship service, Wednesday Afternoon Kids Club for children birth through age 3, and family outings to local museums.
• Youth Ministry Programs Youth group with Bible studies, confirmation classes for 7th grade and up, high school dinner and Bible study, and middle school activities for teens.
• Service and Outreach Programs Community service initiatives including Samaritan's Closet (clothing distribution), English Conversation Class, Open Table (meal preparation), and MAPC Serves (technology assistance for seniors), along with partnerships with various mission organizations.
• Facility Rental (Parish Hall, Gymnasium, Sanctuary, Dana Chapel, Roof Garden) Church spaces available for rental including the Parish Hall (3,650 sq ft, 275 capacity), Gymnasium (2,900 sq ft, 175 capacity), Sanctuary (650 capacity), Dana Chapel (920 sq ft, 60 capacity), Fifth Floor (1,500 sq ft, 100 capacity), and Roof Garden (2,000 sq ft, 125 capacity).
• Wedding Services Wedding ceremonies held in the Sanctuary (650 seating) or Dana Chapel (65 guests), with pastoral pre-marriage counseling, music coordination, and optional Lord's Supper inclusion.
• Memorial and Funeral Services Memorial and funeral services with pastoral support, scripture readings, hymns, tributes, optional Communion, and committal services at graveside or columbarium.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neighborhood Coalition for SheltercoreOthersMAPC helped establish NCS with sister congregation St. James Episcopal Church and provided seed money for NCS to purchase its own facilities on the Upper East Side. Coalition addresses needs of homeless individuals.
• EmmausminorOthersMission partner organization serving those in need
• Search and CareminorOthersMission partner providing services to prevent older adults from falling through the cracks
• Urban Outreach Center NYCminorOthersMission partner serving urban community needs
• NY Common PantryminorOthersMission partner addressing food insecurity in New York City
• New Amsterdam Boys & Girls ChoirminorOthersMusic mission partner bringing choral education to young people
• Presbyterian Church USA/Presbyterian MissioncoreOthersDenominational connection providing mission support and global ministry coordination
• Health Advocates for Older PeopleminorOthersMission partner focused on health services for seniors
• New York Theological SeminaryminorOthersSeminary partnership for theological education and ministry training
• PSSminorOthersMission partner organization (presbyterian Senior Services)
• First Spanish Presbyterian Church of BrooklynminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAPC supports a full-time pastor for this congregation as part of outreach ministry
• Church of GethsemaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Christmas Angel program for children and families of incarcerated individuals
• Theological Education by Extension Zambia (TEEZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Global Ministry Fellowship program - a two-year fellowship for newly ordained Presbyterian ministers to experience ministry in the Global South, located in Kitwe, Zambia
• Synod of Harare, ZimbabweminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partnership with rapidly growing church in the Global South

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trinity Church Wall Street: A historic Manhattan Episcopal congregation with significant real estate holdings, music programming, and social outreach; while Episcopal rather than Presbyterian, it operates a comparable multi-program nonprofit church model in lower Manhattan.
• St. Patrick's Cathedral: Manhattan's iconic Catholic cathedral with similar large-scale worship, music, space rental, and tourist programming; a much larger institution but with comparable physical asset base on Fifth Avenue.

Direct peers

• Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church: Another historic Manhattan Presbyterian congregation located on Fifth Avenue, offering similar worship, music, education, and community outreach programming to a comparable Upper East Side audience.
• Marble Collegiate Church: A historic Manhattan church known for progressive ministry, contemporary worship, and community outreach, comparable to MAPC in scale and audience demographics.
• Riverside Church: A prominent interdenominational church on Manhattan's Upper West Side with extensive music programs, social outreach, and educational ministries serving a similar urban professional demographic.
• Christ Church United Methodist: A historic Methodist congregation in Manhattan with similar worship, music, education, and outreach programs serving an urban professional demographic on the Upper East Side.
• Park Avenue Christian Church: A historic Protestant congregation on the Upper East Side offering worship services, Christian education, and community programming in a similar Manhattan context to MAPC.

Emerging players

• New York Theological Seminary: An ecumenical seminary in NYC that is an actual MAPC mission partner; comparable through shared theological education focus and Reformed ministry training aligned with MAPC's Pastoral Residency Program.
• 92nd Street Y: A NYC cultural and educational nonprofit offering music concerts, classes, and community programs; comparable to MAPC's Saint Andrew Music Society concert series and adult education offerings.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity New York City: A major NYC nonprofit addressing community needs including housing support; comparable to MAPC's social outreach ministries and mission partner network for the homeless and underserved.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfSyU1xkJVX-001IX21f-rw
• Facebookfacebook.com/MadisonAvenuePresbyterian
• Instagraminstagram.com/mapc_nyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madison-avenue-presbyterian-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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